1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates, chopped
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. nuts
2 c. Rice Krispies
1/4 c. candied green cherries, chopped
1/4 c. candied red cherries, chopped
1/2 c. coconut

(Holiday cookies made in a saucepan.) Put dates, sugar, egg and butter in saucepan or double boiler; mix well. Cook SLOWLY for about 10 minutes, stirring well. Add cereal, cherries and coconut; mix in well. Form into balls; roll in powdered sugar or coconut when cool enough to handle. Makes 36.